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Tan

Hex Code #D7B3A2

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D7B3A2, historically referred to as Tan, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 84% red, 70% green, and 64% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 215, Green: 179, and Blue: 162. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D7B3A2. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 19°, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness index of 74%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 84%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D7B3A2 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)215, 179, 162
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)19°, 40%, 74%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)19°, 25%, 84%
CSS Valuergb(215, 179, 162)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.93:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background10.86:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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